Wing · 1 day ago
Real Estate and Workplace Lead
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$204K/yr - $217K/yr
12+ years expWing is a drone delivery company that offers a sustainable solution for last mile logistics. They are seeking a Real Estate & Workplace Lead to oversee operations of their workplace portfolio, ensuring that workspaces are safe and engaging while supporting the company's R&D goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead workplace real estate portfolio management, including selection of new office spaces, lease negotiations, acquisitions, and dispositions. Manage relationships and contract performance for all external partners, including property managers, brokers, and service vendors
Mentor, and lead a small team that oversees Facilities & Fleet Management, Environmental Health & Safety, and Lab Management
Support the development and execution of a comprehensive workplace location strategy that aligns Wing’s long-term business objectives, growth projections, and onsite/hybrid work models. Translate business needs into actionable workplace and safety strategies. Champion the creation of an engaging and productive workplace experience, partnering with HR and IT to deliver a seamless environment for all employees
Direct the company's enterprise-wide Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) program, fostering a culture of safety and accountability. Ensure all corporate and lab facilities comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, OSHA, EPA, and other governing bodies
Work with Wing Facilities and Google REWS on necessary space planning, design, and construction projects, managing capital budgets, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget
Manage the annual operating (OpEx) and capital (CapEx) budgets for the workplace real estate, facilities, and EH&S portfolio - have a scrappy mindset and use company resources efficiently
Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to track space utilization, operational costs, service levels, and safety metrics, reporting regularly to relevant stakeholders
Lead the company's emergency response and business continuity planning related to physical workplaces, labs and test facilities. Direct all incident investigation and root cause analysis for safety-related events, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Act as the point of contact for workspace and lab audits, ensuring all documentation and safety training are up to date
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, and EH&S, particularly within research or dynamic startup environments
Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrable experience managing a mixed portfolio of properties, including corporate offices, technical R&D facilities, and lab environments
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to partner laterally across technical and corporate teams
Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million dollar CapEx and OpEx budgets
Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels, including managing direct reports and external consultants
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Wing
Wing provides aircrafts that are custom-designed to deliver packages safely, reliably, and efficiently.
51-200 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Woodworth
CEO
Dvir Zeltzer
Chief Finance & Strategy Officer
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